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March 20, 2008
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For many modern Americans, the very idea of reciting an unchanging creed, composed centuries ago, is troublesome. But, Jaroslav Pelikan, who died on May 13, 2006, was a scholar who devoted his life to exploring the vitality of ancient theology and creeds. He insisted that even modern pluralists need strong statements of belief.
Here, we revisit Krista's 2003 conversation with him, who, then, in his 80th year, had released a historic collection of Christian faith from biblical times to the present and from across the globe. They discuss the history and nature of creeds, and how a fixed creed can be reconciled with an honest, intellectual faith that changes and evolves. |
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Program Details
» Particulars ¦ an annotated guide to the radio program with readings, images, and links
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» Books + Music
» Krista's Journal
» Transcript
» Credits
Hear the Music
» Show Playlist ¦ hear full-length tracks of each musical segment in the radio program
SOF Observed
» Blog Post: Happening Upon Bach's Bible
What happens when an opportunity to trace an interesting story intersects with the rebroadcast of a popular program? Producer Colleen Scheck tells her story. |
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SoundSeen: Narrated Slideshow
 » "Bach's Bible"
Bach's compositions, Dr. Thomas Rossin says, stemmed from his private faith — a faith evidenced by Bach's handwritten notes in his Bible. Hear about the Bible's nomadic journey and its possible influence of his Mass in B Minor — what Pelikan holds up as an example of the "best we've ever done."
Unheard Cuts
Complete, Unedited Interview (mp3, 1:13.33)
In the early years of SOF, Krista spoke with the late, great scholar Jaroslav Pelikan in the studios of KCMP in Northfield, Minnesota. We opened the archival vault and had to do some digging, but now make this available for you to hear in its entirety for the first time.
Selected Writings
"Fragments of a Scholar's Autobiography"
Pelikan wrote a short personal memoir for a festschrift celebrating his 80th birthday. Get a glimpse into the path of this great scholar.
"The Will to Believe…"
Read Pelikan's 2003 address he delivered in conjunction with a choral concert of credo chants and songs.
The Nicene Creed
Read the text of the statement of faith that provides a basis for unity among most Christians today.
The Maasai Creed
Read this African tribe's creed recited by Pelikan during the show. |
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Voices of Our Audience
» Reflections ¦ tell us and other audience members what this program meant to you
Voice on the Radio
Jaroslav Pelikan (1923–2006)
Pelikan was professor of History at Yale University. He's written more than 40 books, including his 2003 opus, Credo. His most recent work is Whose Bible Is It? A History of Scriptures Through the Ages. |
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About the Image
An Armenian Orthodox worshipper reads from the prayer book during a service celebrating The Feast of Theopany, the Armenian Orthodox Christmas at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City.
(Photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images) |
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